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    PTT and Foxconn sign deal to make electric vehicles in Thailand

    Analysts on Wednesday voiced optimism on a joint deal to produce electric vehicles in Thailand between the kingdom’s largest energy firm PTT and Taiwanese leading electronics contract maker Foxconn.


    PTT President Auttapol Rerkpiboon informed the Stock Exchange of Thailand late Tuesday that the firm has signed a deal to produce electric vehicles and parts. PTT subsidiary Arun Plus will hold a 60-per-cent stake of the joint venture, while Foxconn’s affiliate Lin Yin will hold the rest.


    “PTT has a great potential to become a leader in the electric vehicle industry, as it will own a large proportion of market share backed by government support,” said analysts at Land and House Securities.


    PTT is a state-owned oil and gas conglomerate in which the Finance Ministry holds a 51-per-cent stake.


    This investment will enable Thailand to become South-East Asia’s major hub of electric vehicle production, said Auttapol, adding that it “will stimulate national investment as well as enhance Thai people’s skills and vocations.”


    The registration is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2021, with registered capital of not more than 3.2 billion baht, according to the statement.


    In the next two to three year, the venture will begin its production with a target of 50,000 vehicles per year, before reaching 150,000 units in the future. The plants will be located inside the Eastern Economic Corridor of Thailand.


    Analysts held a positive view on the PTT’s joint investment, saying electric vehicles are set to emerge as a mega trend as more businesses are heading toward the eco-friendly movement.


    Both Land and House and Trinity rated ‘Buy’ on PTT with a target price of 46 baht. The stock traded at 39 baht as of 2.44 pm, equal to its prior closing, with the biggest trading value of 1.53 billion baht.


    PTT and Foxconn are not the first to establish electric vehicle production sites in Thailand. Earlier in June, China’s Great Wall Motors opened its factory focusing on producing electric vehicles in the Eastern Economic Corridor for the Thai and regional markets, according to Nikkei Asia

    PTT and Foxconn sign deal to make electric vehicles in Thailand - Thai Enquirer

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    I am sure the local peasants in my tambon will be ecstatic at the news. Soon they will have the opportunity to trade in the 2 wheel tractor and trailer for an all electric vehicle they can take the rest of their life to pay for. Man, that's to much sarcasm for this time of day...another coffee needed!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grumpy John View Post
    I am sure the local peasants in my tambon will be ecstatic at the news. Soon they will have the opportunity to trade in the 2 wheel tractor and trailer for an all electric vehicle they can take the rest of their life to pay for. Man, that's to much sarcasm for this time of day...another coffee needed!
    Perhaps it isn't aimed at you and the rest of your peasant neighbours?

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    Quote Originally Posted by harrybarracuda View Post
    Perhaps it isn't aimed at you and the rest of your peasant neighbours?
    and if it was ,then they would not hear it coming

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    If you live anywhere near GJ then the last thing you’ll want is a noiseless vehicle as you drive by when he’s destroying his letterbox’s will to live.

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    I'm not sure about these electric cars yet tbh...


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